In Manipur, two Kuki lawmakers – Haokholet Kipgen and Chinlunthang – confirmed that their community did not decide to join the new state government.
During a meeting in Guwahati, Kuki‑Zo members discussed the possibility of a separate administration, but no formal decision was made at that gathering. Some Kuki‑Zo representatives were absent from the session, and the discussion remained limited.
The MLAs urged residents not to let rumours spread and asked the media to avoid publishing unverified stories. They reiterated that they are focused on securing a separate administration or a Union Territory with its own legislature for the Chin‑Kuki‑Mizo‑Zomi community.
The Kuki National Organisation (KNO) and United Peoples’ Front (UPF), both still active militant groups, have also said that Kuki‑Zo MLAs have not agreed to join the current government. They remain committed to their political goal of creating a distinct administrative unit for their community.
Manipur has been under President’s Rule since February 13 after Chief Minister N. Biren Singh resigned. The 60‑member state assembly is in suspended animation until 2027.
The region has faced severe ethnic conflict, especially after a 2023 clash that left over 260 dead, 1,500 injured, and more than 70,000 displaced. About 2,266 militants from various Kuki‑Zo groups are currently in camps across the hills.
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